1. The Letter to the Romans

2. Who wrote the letter? Paul When did he write it? Winter of 56 at the conclusion of his third missionary journey

3. Why did he write it? Why did he write it? –He was preparing for a visit to Jerusalem and anticipated that he might be imprisoned –He wanted to preserve his thoughts on God (“theology”) just in case –If he survived, he wanted to prepare for a visit to Rome and perhaps Spain

4. A. Summarize his theology A. Summarize his theology B. Prepare for visit to Rome if possible B. Prepare for visit to Rome if possible C. Demonstrate that the Jews need salvation and are a part of God’s plan C. Demonstrate that the Jews need salvation and are a part of God’s plan D. Encourage those who know Christ to walk accordingly. D. Encourage those who know Christ to walk accordingly.

5. What was the main theme? What was the main theme? –The righteousness of God and the faith walk of man